The Banting Research Foundation is thrilled to announce a momentous milestone—100 years of successful biomedical Discovery granting, to be celebrated in 2025! As we approach this significant landmark, we invite you to join us for a virtual pre-birthday celebration on November 6th at 7 PM ET.

A Night to Remember

In conversation with Ivan Semeniuk, a renowned science journalist, editor, and broadcaster, and a longtime staff reporter for The Globe and Mail, the evening promises to be an enlightening experience. This public event will feature a virtual panel discussion with distinguished Banting Discovery Award Laureates, including:

• • Dr. Jayne Danska, immunologist and senior scientist in genetics and genome biology at the Hospital for Sick Children, professor of medicine and the Anne and Max Tanenbaum Chair in Molecular Medicine at the University of Toronto. 
  • Dr. Margaret Hahn, MD, PhD, FRPCP, senior scientist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, professor of psychiatry and Kelly and Michael Meighen Chair for Psychosis Prevention at the University of Toronto.
  • Dr. Jennifer Geddes-McAlister, associate professor and Canada Research Chair of molecular and cellular biology, and director of Bioinformatics at the University of Guelph.
  • Dr. Alanna Weisman, MD, PhD, FRCPC, clinician scientist and endocrinologist at the Leadership Sinai Centre for Diabetes, assistant professor of medicine at the University of Toronto.
  • Dr. Ian Patterson, assistant professor of biological sciences at Brock University.
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  • Hosted by Dr. Gareth Lim, an associate professor and Canada Research Chair in adipocyte development at the University of Montreal.

Rediscovering the Legacy

We will delve into the legacy of Dr. Frederick Banting, the man who said, “Insulin does not belong to me, it belongs to the world.” We will explore his enduring values of access and equity that have shaped a century of work at the Banting Research Foundation.

A Century of Impact

Since its inception in 1925, the Foundation has seed-funded over 1,300 early-career researchers, including Dr. Frederick Banting and Dr. Charles Best, chairs of the Banting & Best Department of Medical Research at the University of Toronto. These researchers have gone on to make groundbreaking contributions to the health and wellness of Canadians and people worldwide. Click to see our impact.

Join Us

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a historic celebration. Register here. For more information or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Maurine Kwok, Executive Director of the Foundation, at ed@bantingfoundation.ca.

See you there!